Wednesday, June 2, 2010

I wanted something unique in that spot and since my love affair with mason jars continues, I decided to make a pendant lamp with one. I used a similar procedure that I did for the Anthropologie inspired lamp. Here are the things you will need for this project.

I always forget something when I’m taking the things-you-will-need pictures. I sprayed painted the white parts of the pendant with Rusteoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze but I realized later that I really didn’t need to because you can’t see them.

It is much easier if you get a metal drill bit the circumference of the socket.

I didn’t have one so I jiggered it got creative.

I know, it looks sloppy. But you can’t tell once it’s put together. See?!

Once this part is done, install the pendant following package instructions. Put in a lightbulb, then screw on the jar.

This is what the space looked like before.

Here’s after.

I took away the wreath because I thought it would take away from the pendant.

I love how unique it is!

Now I need your help. With or without curtains?

Won't you please leave me a Sunny Note letting me know which one you think looks best? I'll let you know what I decide on a future post.You-Can-Learn-a-Lot-from-a-Dummy-Tip:When working over a kitchen sink, be sure to cover the drain (especially if there's a garbage disposal). I didn't and now there's a screw stuck in the garbage disposal.

Update (06/30/10):

Just wanted to let yall know that I've decided to take the little curtain off. I think it showcases the lamp more. In the future, I want to perhaps put a bamboo curtain but for right now, it's naked!! Thank you all for your suggestions.

And btw, I had to have a plumber come out and take out the screw from the garbage disposal. I was not happy about that. So PLEASE follow my You-Can-Learn-a-Lot-from-a-Dummy-Tip!!!!

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Sunny Notes:

I LOVE the light! I've been holding on to a few jars (not mason but still cute) trying to figure out what to do with them. I just might have to turn them into pendant lights. And I was in favor of the curtains (because I think they're beautiful) UNTIL I saw the window without them. I say definitely NO curtains.

This is a great idea! I love it! I can see it on my front porch or my mother-in-law's screened in back porch. You could make a cluster like a chandelier hanging them at different heights! You could also frost the jar too!

what an awesome idea! i am storing this in my memory file (even if it is slightly unreliable...). also, i love without the curtains- gorgeous! one day i hope to have a kitchen island and would love to hang these over it. wow!

Love this idea. I just threw out my yucky light fixture over the sink. I don't have anything to replace it, but couldn't stand it anymore. I might try this. I actually like it both with and without the curtain. What about using the curtain in the winter to cozy it up and leave it off for the summer?

Love it! I also love the Pottery Barn ones they have with several jars hanging. THought about my craft room, but love it above the kitchen sink! i have a clear hobnail jar that would be perfect! Thanks for the inspiration and sharing!

That was a great idea. I would say it depends if you want the top of the mason jar to show or not. With the curtains it looks like you can't see it without you can. That really is a unique lamp and I love it. Great u post.

That is the cutest kitchen light I've ever seen! I think I like it without the curtains. I'm putting this idea in my "house file", I'm going to be looking for a house to buy in just a few months and I'm starting a file of all the inspirational projects like yours that I might want to try in my own home!

Super cute! I definitely think it's better with the curtains but maybe shorten them! I think if there were more of a gap between the bottom of the curtains & the light it would stand out even more. Love the turquoise glass though!

I love this -- so cute! The only change I might make to the fixture is to drill (jigger?) some holes in the jar lid. This will allow heat to escape, rather than build up inside the jar, which could shorten the life of the lamp. Great project!

very cute! i prefer it without the valance as it looks too busy...but another idea might be using a tension rod (they make them in orb & other colors now)between your cabinets along with rings to hang a narrow panels of curtains on each side. by hanging btwn the cabinets, they can be pushed aside and you'll still have the full window view. just a thought. found you via fji sns#68!judi

I too love mason jars. Reminds me of my grandma and her home canning. The blue in the old Ball jars is to die for. I loved the look with your valance but it looks good without it too. Great job! JanieCome visit me: http://romanticdomestic.blogspot.com/

why didn't i see this before i told husband to buy a crappy looking light to just fit over my sink???? i wanted something like this or a colander and didn't think of a mason jar!!!!!!!!!! *slaps forehead* next yr i will see if i can break the one we have and tell him hey i got an idea!!!! ;) i LOVE THIS!!!!!

So funny, I collect Mason jars too from our spaghetti sauces! Newman's Own, Classico, and Barilla are my favorites. This is a great idea you have! I like it with out the curtains, and also if you could get more electrical wire up there, two more on the sides (but higher than the middle one) would be cute and add more light. So what did you end up with since this was over a year ago??